Scottish Songs, Loch Lomond

Scottish music comes in many forms and Scotland is internationally known for its traditional music. The folk circuit is where many Scots would look for a cultural night out. It is alive and vibrant and is not only about tradition. There are many contemporary song-writers as well as traditionalists.

A very famous Scottish Song known worldwide. There are many interpretations of this song, the most common is that two of Bonnie Prince Charlie's men were captured and left behind in Carlisle after the failed rising of 1745. One of the young soldiers was to be executed, the other released. The spirit of the dead soldier travelling by the 'low road' would reach Scotland before his comrade, who would be struggling along the actual road over high, rugged country.

By yon bonnie banks
And by yon bonnie braes,
Where the sun shines bright
On Loch Lomond